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Jim Parsons

Jim Parsons is a senior THW freelance writer, part-time journalist and audio/video host who lives, eats, sleeps and breathes NHL news and rumors, while also writing features on the Edmonton Oilers and Toronto Maple Leafs. He’s been a trusted source for six-plus years at The Hockey Writers, but more than that, he’s on a mission to keep readers up to date with the latest NHL rumors and trade talk. Jim is a daily must for readers who want to be “in the know.” Other content contributions include: NHLtradetalk.com, The Sportster and hosting weekly video casts, THW News and Rumors Rundown, plus Oilers Overtime. For interview requests or to provide content info, follow Jim on Twitter or his social media accounts. They appear under his photo on articles like this one.

Oilers International Players Set to Make Big Impact

Jim Parsons | September 17, 2016

The Edmonton Oilers have gotten their pre-season off to a solid start. While official NHL camps haven’t opened yet, The World Cup of Hockey is getting into full swing and…

Categories Edmonton Oilers, Oilers Prospects

Five Fringe Oilers in Jeopardy of Losing Their Jobs

Jim Parsons | September 16, 2016

Every NHL team has fringe players — players who barely hang on to NHL employment and are one bad week, maybe one bad game, away from losing their spot to another…

Categories Edmonton Oilers

Oilers Rookie Camp Roster Should Excite Fans

Jim Parsons | September 15, 2016

For Oilers fans who love to see where young prospects and rookies end up, the Oilers’ Rookie Camp — happening between September 16-19 — is one of the most exciting…

Categories Edmonton Oilers, Oilers Prospects

Oilers Right Wing Depth Could Be Trouble for Pakarinen

Jim Parsons | September 13, 2016

Depth on any hockey team means there are a number of suitable players who can take regular shifts, offer productive value and help the team. Until this summer, the Edmonton…

Categories Edmonton Oilers

Versteeg Gets PTO… Cue the Speculation

Jim Parsons | September 10, 2016

The Edmonton Oilers officially signed Kris Versteeg to a professional tryout (PTO) on Friday. If this turns into an actual NHL contract, it adds some much-needed depth at the right-wing…

Categories Edmonton Oilers, Oilers Transactions, Trending

Is Nugent-Hopkins a Second or Third-Line Center?

Jim Parsons | September 8, 2016

A few days ago, I wrote a piece suggesting the Edmonton Oilers give Leon Draisaitl time at the wing position instead of his natural center role. The logic behind the…

Categories Edmonton Oilers, Trending

Was Taylor Hall Trade a Dressing Room Maneuver?

Jim Parsons | September 6, 2016

Today, Elliotte Friedman — one of the best in today’s media and NHL coverage — dropped a bomb on fans of the Oilers, Devils, Habs, Predators and Lightning with this…

Categories Edmonton Oilers, Oilers Transactions

Oilers Should Consider Starting Draisaitl at Wing

Jim Parsons | September 4, 2016

If the Edmonton Oilers move forward with a top-nine centered by Connor McDavid, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins and Leon Draisaitl, they’ll have one of the better groupings of one-through-three centers in the…

Categories Editor's Choice, Edmonton Oilers

Where to Deploy Nail Yakupov

Jim Parsons | September 1, 2016

One of the most controversial Oilers over the past three seasons has been highly-touted Russian sniper Nail Yakupov. Drafted first overall by the Edmonton Oilers in 2012, Yakupov’s first season…

Categories Edmonton Oilers

4 Oiler Prospects to Watch

Jim Parsons | August 30, 2016

With the recent signing of Matthew Benning, the Edmonton Oilers have added another top-tier college free agent to the prospect system. Perhaps more importantly, they’ve added another high-end prospect potentially…

Categories Edmonton Oilers, Oilers Prospects

Where Gryba Fits with the Oilers

Jim Parsons | August 27, 2016

Defenseman Eric Gryba still sits without an NHL contract. A depth blueliner, Gryba played last season with the Edmonton Oilers and while he provided as much, if not more, than was…

Categories Edmonton Oilers, Trending

Ranking the Oilers Toughest Players in 2016-17

Jim Parsons | August 24, 2016

The Pacific Division in the NHL has long been known as one of the biggest and toughest divisions in hockey. Up and down the lineup, teams from that division seem…

Categories Edmonton Oilers
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